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A photograph of a temple hall during a seated ritual. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre, with his hands folded in his lap. To the left, a deity murti draped in white and yellow with garlands stands in a shrine niche. Around him, many people sit on orange and purple mats: men with shaved heads in white dhotis and yellow shawls, and women in white and yellow saris. Brass plates of offerings, kalasha vessels and lamps are arranged on the floor, and a man in orange at the far left sits with palms pressed together. Orange and red curtains and a red-and-white striped wall frame the hall, with palm trees visible outside.

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August 08 20102010-08-08November 02 20102010-11-02Outdoor ashram courtyard with an orange-painted wall and a shrine of deity murti decorated with garlands on the left. A man in a saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits in a raised orange chair, hands folded in namaskar with a brass dish of offerings at his feet. Around him, devotees sit on an orange mat: a man in white with a yellow shawl holds a microphone, women in white saris and yellow shawls, a woman in a maroon sari with a long braid, and a man in saffron at left. Fruit, a brass plate and a bell are placed on the floor.2010-07-22A photograph of a satsang-style session in an orange-walled hall. A young man in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, his hands resting in his lap. Before him, devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with yellow or orange shawls; several hold small offerings and some have their palms joined. A woman in a white sari with yellow shawl and a bald man in white are nearest the throne. Brass plates of fruit, flowers and orange cloth bundles are arranged on red mats in front. Behind them more participants in orange and yellow sit in rows. A small blue sign on the wall reads a Kannada line, and a speaker is mounted high on the wall. Several people are visible; the scene shows a seated gathering of roughly twenty to thirty people.2011-08-10August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph inside an open temple pavilion with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof, palm trees visible outside. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne facing a group of devotees seated on orange and purple cloths. The devotees wear white dhotis and sarees with orange and yellow borders; several women wear yellow shawls. Silver trays of offerings, flowers and vegetables sit before them. Behind the throne stands a stone shrine with a colourful deity murti adorned with garlands and a red crown, flanked by brass oil lamps. A woman in orange clothing kneels at right by a small offering table.2010-10-30A seated figure in an ornate gold and red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sits in a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls and a corrugated roof. Seven devotees kneel before him on the wet stone floor, several with hands folded in anjali; some wear white dhotis and others yellow-bordered saris. In front of the throne are brass plates of fruit and offerings, and a golden kalasha-style vessel. To the left, a deity murti and garlanded altar stand beside brass lamps, with an orange-robed image also visible. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan.2010-11-03A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Before him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor; a bald man in white holds his hands in namaste, and several women in white with yellow shawls face the dais. Gold thalis hold flowers, offerings and small lamps around the feet of the seated figure. A second empty gold throne stands to the left, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the wall. Several seated people in white garments and yellow shawls surround the platform.2010-08-25A photograph inside a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a red-and-white striped pillar. A man with long hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with fruit on a tray beside him. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and yellow dhotis and saris sit in a semicircle with brass vessels and offering plates. A bald man in white holds a hand raised in gesture toward the throne. Behind them an attendant in a white and yellow sari walks in a doorway. Brass lamps and a golden gate are visible at the right, and a kalasha-like vessel and a steel jug sit on the floor. A wall-mounted board lists names in the background. Padapuja-style seva appears to be underway.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja gathering in an orange-walled temple courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in greeting. Around him seated devotees wear white and yellow clothes; several women have yellow shawls and one man wears white. In front of the seated group are brass trays with flowers, a kettle and small oil lamps on the floor. A red-and-white striped wall, a red-gated doorway and a banana plant frame the scene. Several devotees sit on the floor, some with hands folded in prayer.2010-09-13A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair sits on a red and gold throne-like seat, hands folded in namaste, while brass thalis with offerings and fruit sit before a gathered group. Probable Swamiji with long hair and saffron robe, seated on the throne as the receiving figure. Around him, devotees in white and yellow clothing sit cross-legged with hands joined in prayer; a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala kneels near brass plates, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white sit nearby. Orange walls, a potted plant and a blue sign reading 'Silence please' complete the ashram hall setting.2010-08-03July 22 20102010-07-22